Exceptional Academics, one of the UK's leading academic tutoring agencies, caters for children and teenagers aged 7 up to A level and University. It offers a range of academic services including academic consultation; one-to-one continual academic support; exam preparation at 11+, 13+, GCSE and A level and assistance with school choice and and school, university and Oxbridge applications. We also provide extra-curricular education upon request.Described by parents as 'one of the… Show more Exceptional Academics, one of the UK's leading academic tutoring agencies, caters for children and teenagers aged 7 up to A level and University. It offers a range of academic services including academic consultation; one-to-one continual academic support; exam preparation at 11+, 13+, GCSE and A level and assistance with school choice and and school, university and Oxbridge applications. We also provide extra-curricular education upon request.Described by parents as 'one of the most personal tutoring agencies' in London, Exceptional Academics was established by two former Ofsted rated 'outstanding' classroom teachers and Heads of Departments in Literacy and Mathematics. Both Matthew and Dara are passionate about teaching and learning, which is why they and their personally trained tutors have a proven track record of exam success at 11+ and 13+ into Grammar and the top independent schools in the UK in addition to boasting exemplary results at GCSE and A levels.Please do contact us. We are always here to help.www.exceptionalacademics.com Show less

I offer one-to-one tutoring or small group tutoring in English. A needs analysis of your child is initially conducted in order to ascertain the areas in which they require support. Subsequently, a bespoke tutoring programme is devised to cater for your child's individual educational needs. Close liaison with parents is established and maintained throughout so that you are informed as to the content and material covered; improvements made by your child and any weaknesses that need to be… Show more I offer one-to-one tutoring or small group tutoring in English. A needs analysis of your child is initially conducted in order to ascertain the areas in which they require support. Subsequently, a bespoke tutoring programme is devised to cater for your child's individual educational needs. Close liaison with parents is established and maintained throughout so that you are informed as to the content and material covered; improvements made by your child and any weaknesses that need to be addressed. I have extensive experience teaching English at 11+; Common Entrance; English Language and Literature across a range of syllabi including AQA Syllabi A & B and OCR at GCSE level and A level. Show less

Teacher of English with specific responsibility for 13+ Common Entrance examination.Established and delivered a Common Entrance 13+ Accelerated Learning Club on a weekly basis.Organised keynote speaker and esteemed author Daisy Goodwin to address the pupils on 'How to become a better writer' to celebrate World Book Day.

Delivered new OCR syllabus to Year 10 for GCSE English Language and Literature. My class achieved the highest results in their cohort for early entry GCSE English Literature that summer.Delivered old AQA syllabus B GCSE English Language and Literature course to Year 11.Delivered OCR AS curriculum specifically addressing the Poetry component of the course. The poet we explored was Wilfred Owen.Devised an introduction to the A level course on 'Love through the Ages'… Show more Delivered new OCR syllabus to Year 10 for GCSE English Language and Literature. My class achieved the highest results in their cohort for early entry GCSE English Literature that summer.Delivered old AQA syllabus B GCSE English Language and Literature course to Year 11.Delivered OCR AS curriculum specifically addressing the Poetry component of the course. The poet we explored was Wilfred Owen.Devised an introduction to the A level course on 'Love through the Ages'. Love in its differing forms was explored before examining extracts from various literary genres including prose, poetry and plays on the same theme. Show less

As Coordinator of Literacy, I established a whole school literacy strategy and intervention programme to address the extremely low literacy levels of the children in our care. Managed a team of seven staff; oversaw planning, teaching and learning and weekly reviews as well as conducted learning walks as part of the extended day.Developed a Literacy Community by directing HODs to make Literacy an integral part of department planning, teaching and learning. Established… Show more As Coordinator of Literacy, I established a whole school literacy strategy and intervention programme to address the extremely low literacy levels of the children in our care. Managed a team of seven staff; oversaw planning, teaching and learning and weekly reviews as well as conducted learning walks as part of the extended day.Developed a Literacy Community by directing HODs to make Literacy an integral part of department planning, teaching and learning. Established a range of after school clubs including ICT literacy programmes, games, model making and reading buddies designed to appeal to the interests of the targeted students.Initiated the display of key words as part of the school environment in all curriculum areas.Conducted formative assessments through Reading Age Tests each half term to track and monitor the progress of those students on the intervention programme through 10 weekly assessments.Co-ordinated World Book Day and assisted with an author visit. Show less

Achieved outstanding GCSE results with 100% A* - C in GCSE English and Literature and 100% value added in 2009.Lead GCSE teacher responsible for G & T classes in KS4.Devised schemes of work across KS3 and 4.Lead and delivered GCSE and SATS intervention classes.Organised and lead enrichment trips for Year 9 to The Globe Theatre, Year 11 to Poetry Live and most recently, Year 10 to see ‘An Inspector Calls’.

Teacher of English Language and Literature up to GCSE.Devised and delivered schemes of work across Key Stages 3 and 4.Provided GCSE English Language & Literature Revision Clinic.Established a student magazine called 'The Spark' and oversaw the editing.As part of this initiative, organised for guest speakers to come in from BBC and The Times to discuss journalistic matters.Established a French Drama Club.Assisted with The Shakespeare Festival… Show more Teacher of English Language and Literature up to GCSE.Devised and delivered schemes of work across Key Stages 3 and 4.Provided GCSE English Language & Literature Revision Clinic.Established a student magazine called 'The Spark' and oversaw the editing.As part of this initiative, organised for guest speakers to come in from BBC and The Times to discuss journalistic matters.Established a French Drama Club.Assisted with The Shakespeare Festival, celebrating Shakespeare's work with Year 7.Assisted on two residential trips to Paris and Lille. Show less

Teacher of English to GCSE level and Drama to Key Stage 3.Achieved 100% A-C grades in English Language and Literature.Organised a Drama Workshop by Orange Tree Theatre Company.Lead a residential trip to Le Touqet in France.Accompanied a residential trip to Stratford Upon Avon.Provided GCSE English Language & Literature Revision Clinic.